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mark of satisfaction with the content and skill fac-tors built into the qualifi-cations. B&B is an Accredited College providing tuition support for the ABE diplomas.
Information in this bro-chure may be superseded by the official pro-nouncements of the ABE as detailed on their web-site www.abeuk.com.
This prospectus provides
an introduction to the International Business-Management Diploma Daytime Programmes of the Association of Busi-ness Executives (ABE) at B&B University College Ltd (B&B).
Based in England, the ABE is an International Examining Body that has been providing business
and post-secondary man-agement qualifications at the Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma level for over 30 years. The ABE has received 'Awarding Body' and “Accredited” status from the Office of Qualifica-tions (OFQUAL), the national regulators of exams and qualifications in England and the UK. These awards signify a
Overview
Introduction to the Association of Business Executives
The ABE is a UK- based
professional organization
formed in 1973 by a
group of industrialists,
educationalists and poli-
ticians as a non-profit
educational institution.
It offers internationally
certified post-secondary
business qualifications at
the certificate, Diploma
and Advanced Diploma
level in Business Man-
agement, Marketing,
Management Infor-
mation Systems, Human
Resource Management,
Financial Management
and Travel, Tourism and
Hospitality Management.
These provide entry to
universities around the
world, including all uni-
versities in Jamaica.
The academic affairs of
the ABE are regulated by
the Education Commit-
tee, which is comprised
of distinguished academ-
ics and professionals with
significant experience.
Further information on
the composition and
structure of the ABE can
be found on their web-
site www.abeuk.com.
Information Brochure February 1 2012
Association of Business Executives
International Business-Management Diploma
Full-Time/Day Programmes at B&B University College Ltd
Why an ABE Diploma?
More affordable—tuition fee
includes cost of books
International recognition and
marketability
Accredited locally and inter-
nationally
Can be completed in shorter
time (within 11 months)
Accepted for university entry,
and provides exemptions
from degree courses at
over 60 universities
Flexible—you choose how
many courses you want to
do and when you do them
Contents:
About the ABE 1
UCJ Accreditation 3
Why ABE? 4
Entry Requirements 6
Diplomas Available 8
Student Support 10
Fees 11
Located near New King-
ston in the heart of Jamai-
ca’s commercial centre,
B&B University College is
a private, tertiary-level
institution offering a range
of training courses and
seminars in management
disciplines.
In its 26 years of exist-
ence, B&B has carved a
niche as a pioneer in the
introduction of profes-
sional-level courses to
Jamaica, and has devel-
oped a track-record which
encourages the continued
success, growth and
development of all who
pass through its doors.
B&B is registered as an
approved tertiary educa-
tion provider by The Uni-
versity Council of Jamai-
ca, and is a member of
The Joint Committee for
Tertiary Education. B&B
has been evaluated and
met the standards of sev-
eral institutions, includ-
ing:
The University of the
West Indies;
The Association of Busi-
ness Executives
Heriot-Watt University
The Society for Human
Resources Manage-
ment
Programmes mainly take
the form of review ses-
sions preparing candidates
for qualifications offered
by other institutions.
gree programme at
B&B. Level IV co-
vers the same mate-
rial as the CXC
Maths and English
syllabus. The clas-
ses can then be used
as a “refresher”
course by persons
who want to re-sit
their CXCs to get a
higher grade.
Intermediate—
Diploma Level V:
Students would need
to have 2 CAPE sub-
jects (and CXC Maths
and English) or ABE
diploma Level IV to
enter this pro-
The ABE Business-
Management Diplomas
are a suite of introductory
and intermediate qualifica-
tions in business topics.
There are two diploma
levels available as follows:
Introductory—
Diploma Level IV:
Students must have
two CXC subjects (in
any area) to enter this
programme. It com-
prises four courses
and lasts for 8 months
(September to May).
On completion, per-
sons qualify to enter
Stage I of the Heriot-
Watt University de-
gramme. It comprises
8 courses and lasts for
11 months (July to
May). On completion
persons would be ex-
empted from 5 of the
12 courses in the
HWU degree. The
Level V is accredited
by the UCJ, so per-
sons would also quali-
fy to enter into UWI
or UTech.
The streams available in
the ABE Diploma are
Business Management
Financial Management
Management of Infor-
mation Systems
About B&B University College
About the ABE Business-Management Diploma Programmes
Page 2
Association of Business
Executives
International Business-
Management Diploma
Full-Time/Day
Programmes
at B&B University
College Ltd
Level IV covers the
same material as the
CXC Maths and
English syllabus. The
classes can then be
used as a “refresher”
course by persons who
want to re-sit their
CXCs to get a higher
grade.
After a rigorous assessment of their syllabus content and course structure, the ABE Diplomas in Business Ad-ministration and Tourism and Hospitality Management have received accreditation from the University Council of Jamaica. This means that holders of these qualifica-tions are now officially rec-ognized as having met the relevant standards of excel-lence in these areas. They also will receive a total of 60 transferable credits that will allow them to gain entry into undergraduate degree courses locally and interna-tionally.
This accreditation by the UCJ complements the earli-er recognition of the ABE DBA by the UWI as being acceptable for entry into their Management Studies degree programme. It also is another feather in the cap of the ABE, as their qualifi-cations have been assessed and passed the quality stand-ards of several accrediting bodies worldwide.
Holders of the ABE Diploma Level V receive exemptions from selected degree courses at over 60 universities worldwide, including the Heriot-Watt University Management Degree Pro-gramme available at B&B. Persons will be exempted from five of the twelve mod-ules in the HWU degree, meaning that they can com-
plete the HWU BA in as little as three years after leaving 5th Form.
This expands the opportuni-ties for persons in Fifth Form. Instead of following the traditional route of doing
CAPE/‘A’Level subjects for two years then spending a further three-four years in university, fifth-formers can now complete an ABE Di-ploma Level V in one year, enter into the second stage of the HWU degree pro-gramme and finish up with two globally recognized qualifications, all within three years!
For those who cannot start Diploma Level V, they can finish Level IV in one year, use that to enter into Stage I of the HWU programme and finish the latter in another three years. They can then get an internationally ac-
claimed and marketable de-gree within four years of leaving high school!
The exposure to relevant management concepts and the international recognition and marketability of the qualification will enhance their resumes significantly over their peers. In other words they will have a head-start on the road to success!
ABE Diploma Programmes Accredited by UCJ!
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February 1 2012
ABE programmes have many advantages. Here are some of the key ones:
University progression in less time
The ABE Level IV is a short-er route to an internationally recognised degree. It can be started with just two CXC subjects and can be complet-ed within 8 months, and gives entry into the HWU degree programme. While Level V has higher entry requirements and takes a longer time to complete, it also offers entry and exemp-tions from degree courses around the world. This then means that you will save in time and money in your quest to start a degree pro-gramme. These features means that the ABE is one of the quickest routes to that needed degree...
Affordability
You can obtain two global qualifications (giving you international mobility) for less than most comparable courses. The exemptions awarded by selected univer-sities also reduces the time and cost of completing a degree.
The ABE programme costs up to 30% less than compa-rable courses—in this case, an Associate Degree. In addition, with the “Fast-Track” arrangement, persons no longer have to wait be-tween 4-7 years and spend up to $1.1m after complet-ing their CXC’s to get an
accredited Bachelors degree. Instead, by utilizing both the subject-exemptions granted under the “fast-track” pro-gramme and the “all-inclusive books included” fees, it can take you as little as 3 years and less than $600,00 to obtain 2 interna-tionally accredited qualifica-tions after CXCs...
Global recognition and worldwide accreditation
ABE qualifications are recog-nised by colleges, universi-ties, employers and minis-tries around the world. The recognition by the official regulatory body in the UK (Office of Qualifications -Ofqual) means that the ABE qualifications have global mobility and are transferable worldwide, which is more than can be said about some
comparable courses. Cur-rently, the ABE has over 50,000 students studying at centres in more than 80 countries around the world. As such, you may go to Trin-idad, Hong Kong, Malaysia
or Singapore and your quali-fication is instantly recog-nisable...
Convenience and Flexibility
Schedule your course around your life - not the other way around. Register only for as many or as little courses that you can handle at any one time as your budget and/or time-demands dictate...
Quality—More compre-hensive content set at a higher standard
The British education system has the highest standards in the world. Courses from the UK are respected for their comprehensiveness and quality. Completing an ABE Diploma will thus allow you an edge over your peers as you will explore topics in more depth and have a bet-ter knowledge of the key concepts needed for success in your chosen field...
Value-for-money
Doing the Level IV offers you the chance to get two for the price of one. It co-vers the same material as the CXC Maths and Eng-lish syllabus, and can then be used as a “refresher” course by persons who want to resit their CXCs to get a higher grade.
Why Choose an ABE Diploma Programme?
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Association of Business
Executives
International Business-
Management Diploma
Full-Time/Day
Programmes
at B&B University
College Ltd
Okwah Onome - Sesema PR - Nigeria
I am an Account Manager for Sesame PR, studying the Diploma in Business Management. I chose to study the Diploma in Busi-ness Management because ABE offers me the all-round knowledge needed to excel as a world class business manager. ABE has
Heriot-Watt University is
the eighth oldest higher
education institution in the
UK, with its origin dating
back to 1821.
HWU is recognized interna-
tionally for the quality of its
science and technology pro-
grammes. As a registered
university, its quality stand-
ards are inspected periodi-
cally by Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Educa-
tion, the national body
charged with regulating the
academic standards and qual-
ity of higher education in the
UK . You can visit http://
www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews/
reports/institutional/
HeriotWatt06/
contents.asp to see the latest
review by the latest report
on the QAA’s assessment
of HWU's academic stand-
ards and systems. To sum-
marise, HWU passed all
tests and received the highest
rating from the QAA).
Heriot-Watt has around
7,000 on-campus students in
Scotland, more than a
quarter of whom are from
outside the UK. This
international focus creates a
very cosmopolitan
environment - approximate-
ly 10,000 students from 150
countries world-wide are
currently studying on inter-
national programmes.
HWU Degree Options
Available at B&B
B&B is registered as an Ap-
proved Learning Partner of
HWU and offers several
HWU degree options. The-
se include the BA in Manage-
ment and Psychology, Ac-
countancy & Finance, Busi-
ness Administration, and
Business & Finance
Each degree option compris-
es twelve modules struc-
tured in three stages. Each
module lasts for five months.
Students may choose any
combination of modules,
providing that the pre-
requisites for that particular
module are met. As such, it
is possible to do as little as
one and as much as six mod-
ules in any one year.
ABE Diploma Level IV hold-
ers qualify to enter into
Stage I of the HWU degree,
meaning that they would
take three years to com-
plete. Level V holders are
exempt from five modules,
meaning that they can com-
plete the extra 7 modules
needed for the HWU degree
in less than two years.
About HWU and the HWU Degree Options
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February 1 2012
practically taught me to work hard because it takes an uncommon interest to pass eight courses with one month of self study.
The ABE course has equipped me with an unu-
sual all-round business management ability and useful business skills. It has taught me how to manage people and how to bring out the best in my subordinates by motivat-ing them appropriately!
ABE Student Profiles
ABE Diploma Level IV
The basic entry requirement
for Level IV is two O’Level/
CXC subjects at Grade III or
above. Persons who do not
have CXC subjects but who
are over the age of 25 and
have relevant work experi-
ence can be considered for
admittance in the pro-
gramme through the Mature
Student Entry Route. On
application, persons will be
required to provide a letter
from their manager as proof
of experience. This entry
option ensures that persons
can put their years of work
experience to use.
ABE Diploma Level V
The entrance requirement
for Level V is two CAPE
units or 5 CXC passes and
two years work experience.
Persons should also have
Maths and English at the
CXC level.
As with Level IV, persons
with at least five years of
work experience but with-
out formal qualifications may
start the Level V programme
through the Mature Student
Entry Route.
HWU Degree Pro-
grammes
The basic entry re-quirement for the HWU degrees are the ABE Level IV Diploma or two CAPE/A-level subjects at grades D or above. Persons who possess a recognised Diplo-ma, Associate Degree or professional qualification from a recognised institu-tion can receive exemptions from courses in the HWU. The number of exemptions depends on the type of quali-
fications you possess. For example, the ABE Level V Diploma will exempt per-sons from 5 of the 12 mod-ules.
Mature applicants who do not have the minimum quali-fications but with have ap-propriate work experience or other non-standard quali-fications may also be accepted on merit. These persons would not receive any exemptions. All appli-cants to HWU must submit a reference on their suitabil-ity for the degree.
Entrance Routes and Requirements
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Association of Business
Executives
International Business-
Management Diploma
Full-Time/Day
Programmes
at B&B University
College Ltd
First Year
Diploma Level IV
8 Months
After leaving high-school persons may move directly into
the ABE Diploma, then on to a HWU degree. This means
that the time-span to get degree may be ss little as 3 years
for persons with 2 CAPE units or four years for persons
with 2 CXCs. This compares to the traditional route in
Jamaica of CXC—to—CAPE—to UTech/UWI, which can
take up 6 years to complete a degree
Diploma Level V
12 Months
HWU Management Degree:
Eighteen Months for Level V holders
Three Years for Level IV holders
ABE/HWU “Fast-Track to a Degree” Programme:
Obtain an internationally accredited and globally recognised quality first
degree in up to 60% less time and up to 50% cheaper than comparable routes!
Third Year Second Year Fourth Year
Jada Campbell-Hamlet Trinidad and Tobago
I had been working as a bank
teller, deciding how to move my career forward. I met with an ABE representative who told me about the Busi-ness Administration pro-gramme. I found that the course content and progres-sion routes to a degree pro-gramme fitted with what I wanted to do. The idea of having an international quali-fication was very attractive to me.
The support I got from ABE was tremendous. The past papers, manuals, publica-tions with examiners' com-ments and the study tips were instrumental. The flexibility of the classes also made my studies more man-ageable, as I have a small child to look after.
After I finished my ABE I got several exemptions onto the BA Business and Finance from Heriot-Watt Universi-ty. My ABE qualification has definitely helped my person-al and career development. I have even lectured ABE courses . At work I have now moved on to the man-agement trainee pro-gramme. I would like to succeed on this management role before one day becom-ing a consultant in entrepre-neurship.
Chien Chien Chong - Methodist Pilley In-stitute - Malaysia
I decided to go down the ABE route because I felt that it gave me the chance to sharpen my knowledge and business skills.
I particularly enjoy the flexibility of the course and the fact that it's a cost-effective way to gain knowledge.
Throughout the course I received a good level of support from ABE. My lecturers and peers also helped me a lot through discussion and group work. I recently complet-ed my BA (Hons) in Busi-ness Administration through the University of Hertfordshire and am working while waiting for my result. When I get my result I plan to pursue my MBA at Southern Cross University, Australia.
I feel that my ABE qualifi-cation has helped me be-cause I can apply the skills and knowledge that I learned from the course to my research in the final year of my degree.
I would recommend ABE
to students who are look-
ing for an excellent busi-
ness qualification. It is not
an easy programme and
you have to study smart
and hard, but the rewards
are there when you finish.
I would continue to rec-ommend ABE to anybody who desires an enviable career as a world class business manager.
Morrison Wayaya - Manrick Holdings Ltd - Kenya
I am Head of Accounts and Administration at Manrick Holdings Ltd in Kenya.
I chose to study with ABE because I was advised of its importance and accept-ability worldwide. The ABE qualification has pro-vided me with skills galore in both accounts and ad-ministration and enhanced my capability of handling day to day issues that arise in and out of the office, and an appreciation of the theoretical issues current-ly involved in the study of business and a range of practical skills. These will
enhance my value to poten-tial employers
ABE Student Profiles
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February 1 2012
Fourth Year
The ABE Diploma Pro-
gramme is a supported
distance learning pro-
gramme. Two diploma
levels are offered—Level
IV (Introductory) and
Level V (Advanced). In
each of these levels, three
streams are available:
Business Management,
Financial Management and
Management Information
Systems. The Level IV
diplomas cover 4 subjects,
while the Level V diploma
covers 8 subjects.
Each subject represents approximately 100 hours of student study (comprising tutorial ses-sions and private inde-pendent study).
All subjects in the pro-gramme at B&B are com-pulsory. However, stu-dents have the option of determining the number of subjects that they regis-ter for each semester (for Level IV, semesters run
from September to May, while for Level V the se-mester runs from January to June and July to De-cember each year). It is then possible to do as little as one and as much as four(the maximum allowable) subjects in any semester. The programme can then be completed in as little as eighteen months. An overview of the courses on offer is presented be-low:
Business Management and
Financial Management
The course spans 8 months
and covers four subjects.
Three of these (Business,
Communication and Quanti-
tative Methods) are common
to all streams. There is no
The Level IV Diploma is an
introductory programme in
business that was developed
by the ABE specifically to
give exposure to core busi-
ness topics. There are three
streams available: Manage-
ment Information Systems,
requirement to do all sub-
jects at the same time. The
time taken to complete the
qualification would then be
dependent on the number of
subjects you choose to select
in each year that the pro-
gramme is offered.
Structure of ABE Programmes at B&B University College
Introductory Diploma Level IV
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Association of Business
Executives
International Business-
Management Diploma
Full-Time/Day
Programmes
at B&B University
College Ltd
Introduction to
Accounting
Introduction to
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
Accounting for Financial
Managers
MIS Stream Business Mngmnt Stream Fin Mangmnt Stream
Introduction to Manage-
ment Info System
Diploma Streams and Subsidiary Subjects
Introduction to
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to
Business Communication
Introduction to
Quantitative Methods
Introduction to
Business Communication
Introduction to
Business Communication
Introduction to Business
Level IV covers the
same material as the
CXC Maths and
English syllabus. The
classes can then be
used as a “refresher”
course by persons who
want to re-sit their
CXCs to get a higher
grade.
The Diploma Level V is an
intermediate programme
that is at the same level as
the US-style Associate De-
gree. Students cover eight
subjects in two semesters,
with six of them being com-
mon to all streams. While
the subjects in each stream
must be completed, there is
no requirement as to the
timing of the attempts—
persons do not have to do all
subjects at the same time.
The time taken to complete
the qualification would then
be dependent on the number
of subjects you choose to
select in each semester.
Further details are shown
below:
Students who complete Lev-
el V are exempted from 5
modules in the Heriot-Watt
University management de-
grees available at B&B. The
programme is accredited by
the University Council of
Jamaica, meaning that per-
sons would also qualify to
enter into UWI or UTech.
As an internationally recog-
nized qualification compara-
ble to an Associate Degree,
the Level V Diploma can be
used to obtain a supervisory
or junior management posi-
tion in a variety of firms.
Intermediate Diploma Level V
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February 1 2012
Mngmnt Info Syst Stream Business Mngment Stream Financial Mngmnt Stream
Organisatnl Behaviour
Managing Customers
Quantitative Methods
Marketing Policy
Financial Accounting
Human Resource Mng
Level V Streams and Subsidiary Subjects
Economics for Business
Business Environment
Organisatnl Behaviour
Management Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Marketing Policy
Financial Accounting
Human Resource Mng
Financial Control
Business Environment
Organisatnl Behaviour
Info Systems Develpment
Quantitative Methods
Marketing Policy
Financial Accounting
Human Resource Mng
Info Systems Applicatns
Business Environment
B&B has developed a series of free “Professional Grooming” seminars which you can take while doing the ABE programme. These will teach you key office-behavior and professional presen-tation skills to help you get ready for the work-world.
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Association of Business
Executives
International Business-
Management Diploma
Full-Time/Day
Programmes
at B&B University
College Ltd
Specially designed interac-tive and text based course materials have been devel-oped. The textbook course materials provide information on:
Expected learning out-
comes;
Subjects to be studied;
and
Self-test questions, prac-
tice and tutorial ques-
tions with solutions.
The course texts contain all of the required content together with self-assessment exercises. The course texts have been designed to provide a pro-gressive learning experi-ence through sequential modules which build upon the information and knowledge learnt in previ-ous modules of the course. The materials as-sume a zero-base knowledge of the subject.
There is no formal re-quirement for additional reading; however, some of the courses do contain a reading list, which may be useful to students wishing to deepen their under-standing of the subject. The course texts form the core resource for students and the teaching pro-gramme should be built around the course content as provided in the texts.
Student Support: Course Materials
Students have access to the ABE website providing online learning resources developed by ABE. These include past examination papers and solutions, ex-am tips, student guides, discussion forums, inter-active questions and email exchanges. Students will also obtain:
A free quarterly e-newsletter containing business related articles, updates, news and the opportunity to feedback to ABE
A free quarterly copy of “Student Focus” maga-zine with access to study tips, articles and news
Student Support: ABE Website and Member Benefits
Classroom tuition is also avail-
able through B&B, an ap-
proved Accredited College of
ABE. Whilst students on the
ABE programme are regis-
tered members of the ABE,
they are also registered with
an ALP which provides local
context and tutorial support.
These academic centres and
their tutors are approved by
ABE to provide tuition in the
various qualifications.
Student Support: Guided Tuition
complementary copy of Business Executive maga-zine
Soft copies of the reading material
The ability to network with each other online at the official ABE facebook page
B&B has developed
a series of free
“Professional Groom-
ing” seminars which
you can take while
doing the ABE pro-
gramme. These will
teach you key office-
behavior and profes-
sional presentation
skills to help you get
ready for the work-
world.
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Email:
Employer:
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Conditions of Enrolment The offering of courses will require B&B to enter into commitments for future expenses for the period of the programme aimed at satisfying possible student needs. Registration for such courses followed by attendance at or participation in classes will therefore be taken as an implicit agreement of the student to remain in the programme for the duration of the period so as to enable the Institute to meet these commitments entered into on their behalf, and will be interpreted as the provision of an in-struction to the Institution to establish these commitments.
Cancellation of Courses The withdrawal of the student from the programme will jeopardize the ability of the Institution to meet these commitments, and in so doing negatively affect its relationship with other students. As such, withdrawal will only be allowed upon the provi-sion to the Programme Coordinator of a satisfactory explanation of the reason for withdrawal, and the acceptance of such. Veri-fiable cases of financial difficulty, family/personal problems, health issues, work-related difficulties, and poor academic perfor-mance will be accepted as valid reasons for withdrawal. Other cases will be subject to deliberation before acceptance. Once the withdrawal is accepted, the withdrawal procedure will then follow the established guidelines of the Awarding Body offering the qualification (if applicable). The student will have the right to present his/her case to the Awarding Body for a binding deter-mination to be made in the event that B&B refuses to accept the reasons for withdrawal. Students are hereby advised that their registration for courses and the subsequent attendance at or participation in classes will give B&B Institute the right to have recourse by any means necessary for expenses suffered, up to the amount of the commitment that was made based on the under-standing that they would remain in the course. This right may be waived based on the joint agreement of the Programme Coor-dinator and Executive Director/Principal of B&B. The right will also be waived if withdrawal is made before tuition begins.
Refunds Students who withdraw from a programme before instruction begins will be refunded the full amount of all sums paid to the Institution, with the exception of the applicable registration fee. Refunds for students who withdraw from a programme of study after instruction begins and up to one month after the start of the programme are subject to the joint agreement of the Programme Coordinator and the Executive Director/Principal of B&B Institute. If the refund is granted, a portion of fees paid will be withheld to cover expenses suffered up to the date of withdrawal. The same policy of partial refund upon joint agree-ment of the validity of the same and acceptance of such will be applicable to students who register for a course but do not at-tend/participate in classes. Refunds will not be given for requests for withdrawals made more than one month after tuition has begun.
Availability of Courses The Institute reserves the right to postpone or cancel any of its advertised courses for reasons such as the unavailability of a lecturer/tutor or a lack of sufficient student numbers. In this event, B&B Institute of Business will refund all fees already paid towards the withdrawn course.
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